Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Control Engineer to join their team on a TEMPORARY basis (for 1 month from 02/02/26 to 27/02/26).\\nSalary up to £28.00 per hour (PAYE) / up to £37.00 via Umbrella company) depending on experience.\\nHours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 16:30, and Friday 8:00 to 13:00.\\nPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING:\\n * Level 4 qualification in a relatable Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality subject (HNC or equivalent) .\\n * 3 years’ experience working within a quality environment.\\n * Understanding of the standards operations in an assembly & manufacturing environment.\\n * Previous experience within a truck or vehicle manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.\\n * Understanding of ISO9001 & ISO14001.\\n * Experience in corrective action using problem solving techniques (8d 5 whys, A3).\\n * Competent in interpreting engineering specifications & communicating the requirements.\\n * Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control plans and feasibility.\\n * Proficient in the use of measuring equipment (e.g. vernier calliper’s, micrometres).\\n * Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, SharePoint).\\n * Proficient in APQP activities.\\n * Experience in the interpretation of engineering specifications.\\n * Familiarity with steel pressing, electrical, hydraulic and vac form processes.\\n * Experience in carrying out supplier audits.\\n * Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and globally if needed (occasionally).\\nResponsibilities:\\n * Supplier assessment – completing both new and existing supplier assessments and reporting findings.\\n * Control of incoming supplier materials (approval) – working with suppliers to approve both products and processes using recognized techniques\\n * Project support – working with in cross functional teams as the supplier quality representative.\\n * Management of defective materials – assessing defective materials, raising documentation and communicating with the suppliers.\\n * Collate reports related to supplier performance, development and surveillance.\\n * Support development and corrective action resolution activities.\\n * Support new product introduction (NPI) process.\\n * Communicate performance indicators to suppliers, agree on improvement activities and monitor adherence.\\n * Conduct supplier audits.\\n * Processing of PPAP reports and liaising with appropriate departments and suppliers to resolve related issues.\\n * Ensure that non-compliances are managed in a constructive way using recognised quality tools to achieve long term solutions.\\nThis role would suit someone who has experience of a Quality role in a manufacturing / engineering environment.

Previous job titles could include; Quality Control Engineer / QC Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer / QA Engineer / Quality Control Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Coordinator / similar